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What are the best options for getting an RT-PCR Covid test in North West England for travel to Thailand?

COVID-19 testing RT-PCR test Thailand visa STV (Special Tourist Visa)Embassy services Travel to Thailand Covid insurance requirements North West England

Feb 10, 2021

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The advantage of having the STV is the COE application can be completed in minutes, passport came back within 4 days also. All in all, great service from the London embassy.

All thats needed now is covid test and F2F >>> I apologise as ive asked this before, but like to know where people are getting their RT-PCR Covid tests from? ideally those travelling from north west England?? Ive found one for £145 but adamant I can get it cheaper.

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This conversation discusses the quick approval process for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) from the London Thai embassy and shares various options for RT-PCR Covid tests in North West England. Users provide recommendations for testing facilities, mentioning prices and services. Additionally, there are inquiries about insurance policy requirements and tips for a smooth airport check-in process.

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Collinson Manchester Airport £99 +£6 parking

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This is a big help, thanks Mike 🙏🙏. I will book with them, seems to be 50 pounds cheaper than the average clinics. Did the check in process at Manchester airport go smoothly?

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you book online they have 15min slots 7am till 7pm ( pcr test)

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yeah I’ve had a look at the online form and the appointments only go up to the end of the month, so I’ll have to wait a bit longer to book in, but I’ve got the idea on how to arrange it now. Thanks for the advice 😃

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pleasure mate good luck and just have an answer ready if asked at airport stay clear of words like tourism and holiday lol

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cheers mate haha, I’m coming in on the special tourist visa, and I’ll say it’s a long term visa so that I can get married, best story I’ve got so far 😅

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yes mate was no questions or anything but it may have changed now I came 2 week ago, use Dr Donna for fit to fly 400bht or £10 she spot on and quick

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I’ve not heard any horror stories at Manchester airport yet, so I think it’s still ok to travel without interrogation. Definitely using dr Donna. When did you first make contact with her? Is it something that needs to be done well in advance?

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i contacted her day of test then paid once got negative result she needs that to put on her certificate

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was she good at responding? Does she ask you any questions?

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i panicked a little as she has staff and they didn't answer at first after I had paid ( contact on whatsap) but her staff left phone in office she sorted it out with no issues they send you a little questionnaire to fill in mate no biggy though

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I came across this last night, and I think I’m gonna go with this option, cheers Mike . Was the process pretty straightforward? And did it state Rt- PCR on your certificate?

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It has time of test taken an time of analysis

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yes mate I used with no issues

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Kevin *********

I’m from uk and I used better2know for test and F2F, paid £145 I think. Great service and you can enter your flight and passport details on there website.

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Abby *********

Boots i thiiiiink is £120, check their website

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I also saw on one of these groups that through boots, they can't guarantee that it'll state "RC-PCR" on the slip, so im a bit concerned about that, wondering if anyone has gone down this route yet..?

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Abby *********

oh really? my friends brother used them and his certificate definitely said RT-PCR 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I’ll check out their website, can always ask someone who works there through email. It’s cheaper than the place I’ve found so far so thank you 😃🙏

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Here just found it!

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Jeff *********

thanks for that I'm thinking about using Boots being somewhat isolated in Devon Good to see they show sample taken and test taken dates so I assume the important date is test taken

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Abby *********

No problem, we’re pretty limited in testing options where i am too so it’s good to know! Yes i think the sample taken and time will be the start of the 72 hours

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Jeff *********

I think the 72 hours is from test taken

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Abby *********

Yeah there seems to be a lot of conflicting info around the timings!

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Sorry Abby should be this one

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that’s spot on , they can’t challenge that. thanks for sending over 😃

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No problem 😊

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Do you need an insurance policy in place before you apply for STV? Also do you have to know your exact flight dates

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yes to both these questions, to get the stv, you need all angles covered

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